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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz

In December 2011,I wrote that High Fidelity cables led by cable designer Rick Schultz was putting together a new cable.The cable came to market as CT-1.The CT-1 has FINALLY made it into my system!I had obtained a version of the prototype that Rick had been working on.It blew my previous reference Genesis by Virtual Dynamics.I thought I had finally found my end with this cable.This prototype delivered to my ears "Nirvana".Could I be at the end of my quest for the ultimate sound?
No. I received two pairs of CT-1 to replace my prototypes.They went into the system this past Friday.Unable to dedicate time until Sunday listening,I stole a few moments,ducking away from company with anticipation.My guest could tell even with the music set for"ambiance"something was intriguing and I was in for a treat!
The experience:
First off,CT-1 was very user friendly.Installation was simple;the cable is very nice and light.The female RCA fit beautifully unlike any I had found in other cable.It was secure and reliable.It seemed much thought was dedicated to developing a designer fit to an aesthetically stunning RCA connector.Install entailed a few wiggles to ensure what seemed like a compression fit on my RCA.
It was 2-3 hrs. for the 1st step of break in to be complete.At that point I had something different!Today,although they only have 10-12 hrs. on them,I can`t put into words how much my system has transformed.Believe me,I loved my prototypes.However....there is simply no comparision.
The clarity and sound is so natural.
The soundstage is like nothing I ever heard.Resoulution is breathtaking and inner detail is simply hard to believe possible.
The sound has transended and now it simply does not seem as thought I have speakers.
My system is musicians playing music.
I am told with time they will improve and I trust that as it was revealed with the prototypes.I wanted to share my thoughts with you that now.
Unequivocally,a testament to High Fidelity,as the name declares.
High Fidelity Cables for me,the last word on it,after 12 hours!
Truly Amazing

Al
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mapman
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Not to mention the fancy boxes they come in and note promoting the designer inside.

Who needs fancy boxes for wires anyway? I guess it makes it easier come time to resell. I see these up for sale regularly here on agon these days for only a fraction of what you would pay retail off teh vendors site. What a deal!
rlawry
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We audiophiles are guilty as charged. We do most anything for improved sound and are amazingly fickle, hence the quick price depreciation on HF Cables and pretty much everything else audiophile-related. I do like the fancy boxes as they are great for shipping cables and I worry a lot less about their being damaged. I once had a pair of monitor speakers with stands made from plaster and lead. The UPS brain trust managed to turn the stands into a box of dust with lead bars mixed randomly in.
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Jmcgrogs map. thanks for you insightful comments of High Fidelity Cables.
I agree that they sound terrific!!! Cheers D
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ddraudt
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Calvinj, Rlawry, Thanks for posting. My system it troublingly addictive at this point. The music is alway on because it HAS to be!!
Life is not the same without the music! Thanks High Fidelity Cables!!
I'm thinking of a joke that would start something like this...
"Three Trolls walked into an audio store. Their names were Grogs, Swampy and NamPam and they hated music. The better the music, the worse they hated it....."
I haven't finished it yet but I'm sure it will be funny in a sad sort of way.
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calvinj
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@ddraudt. They will find happy, satisfied audiophiles anywhere and bring them down. @everyone if you like your sound and you post here be careful. You will be accused of marketing even though your accusers have never actually heard the product that you are happy with. There is no way possible anyone could be happy with an audio product and keep it for a long time that's not possible in audio. It's not supposed to happen you better not break the rules. Oh I forgot a grown man is supposed to get approval from a stranger before he buys an audio product or tells somebody else it sounds good. Even though the stranger hasn't heard what he tells you not to buy. Oh I get it. Genius. Why would another man care about how much another likes or dislikes a particular product. I tell you why because they think you are all fools and they are the experts. Enjoy what you have. Get what you can. Do what you want or like but remember to get approval from some strange guys that you know nothing about. I have a suggestion. Listen for yourself!!!!!. You don't ask a vegetarian how the steaks taste at a resteraunt. Why in the world would you trust a guy who comments about something they have never heard!!! Oh longtime audiogon members have all the answers. They tell you what to do and you better listen because after all they are wayyyy smarter than the rest of us shorter time audio members.
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